2006-10-27 07:57:01 · 5 answers · asked by saito n 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you plan on fully stocking the tank then it's a good idea, but if you are only going to lightly stock it then it may be a little over kill. As long as the flow coming out of it isn't too strong to push the fish all around the tank then it is fine though.
2006-10-27 08:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the recommended gallons per hour is 4-5 times the contents of the tank.
75 X 4 = 300
75 X 5 = 375
so i would say that a filter rated for 160 is ok (probably not enough) and you could probably use two of them. Remember that canister filters become clogged and the filtration rate (flow) decreases over time. If your concerned about the amount of current created then you can put a diffusor on the exaust tube to spread the water over the surface. Rain tubes are great for this and help to oxygenate the water. Or you can mount large rocks infront of the tube to break the flow. or get splitter tubes to attach to the exaust to spread the flow around.
On my 50 gallon I use a 200g/hr hang on the side canister with a split exaust tube that is connected to a biowheel and a diffusor that empties into the tank so the flow is actually cut in half when coming out of the exaust tube.
Just remember that these are a little more difficult to clean than just removing a sponge from a box filter. but they are more efficient at filtering solid waste and debris from the water.
If you use two of them, one could be used for water polishing and current and the other as a mechanical, chemical and biological filter. (yes they do all three at once.)
2006-10-27 09:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overfiltration never hurts so go with the 160. IMO the ratings on canister filters are pushing it anyway and I wouldn't feel comfortable only using a 160 canister on a 160 tank.
2006-10-27 08:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Matt O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be a good idea if you're going to have a reef tank that needs lots of movement, but if you're doing goldfish, they don't like heavily moving water and aren't going to thrive.
Do some research on the type of fish you want to have and what water conditions they like. Then you can decide on the 100 or 160 gallon capacity filter.
2006-10-27 08:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by escpthemadnss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider yet another poster. Fluval, hands down. they're spectacular filters. length the clear out to 2 times the quantity of water. Turtles create a super form of waste. cleansing the filters is merely a fact of life. Going with 2 filters will purely boost the artwork load.
2016-11-25 23:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋